Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-11-10
PACKING OF TRUNKS.
How to Master an Art Possessed BY Eu
Few Men and Women.

How to Master an Art Poe.esset By Tut
Few Men and Women.
1t is said that woman can not
wrap up paper parcel or sharpen a
lead pencil as well as a man. 1t is
true. there have been women who have
(! shown themselves quite equal to men
in these little enterprises, but these ex-
ceptions may be said to merely prove
the general rule. Candor and a pro-
found vcneratIOn for the truth compel
! one to admit. however. that such wom-
en- are uncommon pr0luc of nature.
/ A kinder statement, and one equally
hard to disprove. is this: A man can
not pack a trunk satisfactorily. sys-
tematically and conveniently rs a
woman. He values his time too high
ly. and objects to busting or making
glossy the knees of his garments. This
peculiar Occupa ton is not large
enough for his superior nature. nor
satisfying to his intellectual powers;
but, all the same. he likes to find
every thing in its proper place and
free from wrinkles when he reaches
the end of journey. Indeed. there
have been instances when he bestowed
that curious thing which he is pleased
to call piece IF his mind upon a
vallse or a trunk that proved to be less
orderly in its arrangements than he
anticipated
The trunk, which will hold a great
deal and yet not take up too much
room, has but n single tray and no
compartments, boxes or drawers. If,
however, space need not be econo-
mixed, the interior is divided up to fur
nish receptacles for d ff.rent articles
of attire. A trunk of light weight. yet
which is substantial. has many con-
veniences. 1t is Il mistake to suppose
that heavy trunk is stronger than Il
more flexible, light-framed article. A
small amount of observation. added to
trifling quantity of humanity. makes
it easy for one to forgive careless and
even a vicious handling of certain enor-
nous pieces of luggage belonging to
American female travellers. The En-
glish lady prefers wicker basket in
trunk shape, with lock and key. 1t
is strong. spacious and has cover Of
waterproof cloth carefully fastened
about it by short. leather straps. This
sensible article is gradually coming
into use in America to carry costumes.
skirts and large pieces of raiment which
can not be crushed without showing
wrinkles.
In packing lady's trunk. never for
get to place the heavy articles of UNI
derwear. neatly folded and compactly
crowded togethe at the bottom. If
a bonnet is to be included, pack it in a
paper box that is rs small rs possible.
Arrange the white garments about it.
so that when they are all disposed of
they will present rs levela surface as
possible. Stockings neatly turned into
each other and merinO or silk UNDER
vests. etc, tidily rolled up. are excel
lent articles to crowd into the vaca l.
cies about the bonnet box. and also
into spaces caused by garments with
gathered tops. Starched skirts
should be folded into as broad
pieces as the trunk will admit. and
their tops folded under or over. to suit
convenience. Above them place the
dress skirts. also folded as broadly as
possible. carefully preserving the
smOothness of their lower parts. and
over these lay the neatly-folded waists.
Now place a towel over them and tuck
it neatly down about the dresses to
further secure them from dust. If the
tray sinks down too easily on account
of the trunk not having enough in it,
add a shawl, newspaper, or any con-
venient article that will prevent the
packed garments from becoming disar-
ranged.
In the tray, collars. laccs. ribbons.
gloves and all the etcetcras of a lady's
toilet should be neatly arranged either
in or out of paper boxes. Fans and
parasols should be wrapped in towels
or soft paper Shoes should be
placed in linen pockets prepared for
their reception. After every thing is
in the trunk. cover the topmost artic es
with a towel. and be sure to fill in
with something if there is any space
still left. This style of packing will
carry the finest of dresses and skirts a
great distance without iniury.-Furm